Content Archive: May 2020

Charter & Fractional

PuppySpot Turns To Private Aviation for Puppy Transport

When PuppySpot found itself impacted by the COVID-19 airline slowdown, it turned to private aviation to deliver baby hounds to their new homes
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Safety

ADS-B Data Tapped for Turbulence Tips

Researchers are devising ways to tap ADS-B information to refine turbulence-detection algorithms.
Airports

Massport Speeds Up Boston Logan Runway Project

Taking advantage of the Covid-19-induced lull in air traffic, Boston Logan International Airport will accellerate a runway rehabilliation program.
Regulations and Government

UK Bizjet Confiscated in Nigeria over Covid Violations

Nigerian officials have impounded a UK-based Legacy 600 and detained its crew for allegedly violating its travel restrictions.
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Aircraft

Air France-KLM Accelerates Airbus A380 Retirements

Group management had planned to retire the remainder of the Air France-branded A380s by the end of 2022.
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Avionics

Uniflight Global Adds Fixed-wing Avionics Offering

Uniflight Global has primarily specialized in helicopter MRO services since its founding.
Accidents

NTSB Faults Lacking Safety Culture in Aeromed Crash

The NTSB found that a helicopter air ambulance operator’s “inadequate management of safety” led to the fatal crash of a Survival Fight helicopter.
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Aircraft

Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report

A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.
Aircraft

10-year Phenom Inspections Keep Clay Lacy Aviation Busy

Inspection activity on Embraer Phenoms has prompted Clay Lacy Aviation to add $1.8 million in parts inventory.
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Charter & Fractional

Dominvs Aviation Merges with Azzura Charters

Dominvs Aviation, founded a year ago, is building up its charter business with the incorporation of Azzura Charters, bringing Melanie Blackman on board.